Can the hardened blood vessels from intravenous infusion recover?
Jul 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
In general, whether a vein can recover after becoming hardened following intravenous infusion mainly depends on the specific cause and the severity of the condition. In daily life, applying warm compresses and massage can help improve blood circulation and alleviate symptoms of vascular stiffness. However, it is important to ensure the temperature of the warm compress is moderate to avoid skin burns, and the pressure used during massage should also be适度 (moderate) to prevent vascular damage caused by excessive force.
Generally speaking, whether the blood vessels can recover after becoming hardened following intravenous infusion mainly depends on the specific cause and the severity of the condition. The detailed explanation is as follows:
During intravenous infusion, if the osmotic pressure of the infused fluid is close to that of blood and the infusion speed is moderate, it typically does not cause significant damage to the blood vessels. Hardening of the blood vessel after intravenous infusion might be due to mild irritation of the local blood vessel—for instance, cold stimulation or certain components in the fluid temporarily causing reactive thickening of the vessel wall. In such cases, the vessel stiffness will gradually return to normal over time.
Long-term and frequent intravenous infusions may repeatedly irritate and damage the blood vessels, increasing the risk of vessel hardening. In such situations, it may be more difficult for the blood vessels to recover, and full recovery might not be possible.
In daily life, applying warm compresses and massage can help promote blood circulation and alleviate symptoms of vascular stiffness. However, it is important to ensure the temperature of the warm compress is moderate to avoid burning the skin, and the pressure used during massage should also be moderate to prevent excessive force that could damage the blood vessels.
